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Read. Follow. Verify.Land Excavation Permit for 308 Acres in Keystone Odessa
Record date · February 13, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners has approved a permit for Stephen J. Dibbs to conduct land excavation on a 308-acre site located near the intersection of W Lutz Lake Fern Road and Barrie Acres Trail.
This decision authorizes large-scale land excavation activities on a 308-acre rural property, which may impact local traffic, noise levels, and land topography in the Keystone Odessa community.
Who It Affects
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Stephen J. Dibbs
The applicant is granted permission to perform land excavation on the specified property.
Keystone Odessa residents
Local residents may experience changes in land use, traffic, or environmental conditions resulting from the excavation activities.
Key Facts
- The application (SU-LE 23-0498) for land excavation was approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
- The project covers approximately 308 acres of land.
- The site is located at the northeast and southeast corners of the W Lutz Lake Fern Road and Barrie Acres Trail intersection.
- The property is currently zoned as AR (Agricultural/Rural).
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- The project is located within the Keystone Odessa Community Plan area and the Rural Service Area.
- The approval is subject to specific conditions set by the county.
- The folio numbers associated with the property are 12933.0000, 12934.0000, 12935.0000, 12937.0000, 123937.0150, 12939.0000, 12940.0000, and 12944.0000.
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Rural Land Use Intensity
The approval of a large-scale excavation project on 308 acres within a designated 'Rural' service area highlights the ongoing tension between agricultural zoning and industrial-scale land modification.
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